THE homes, studios and workshops of talented artists in Hampshire will be the venues for The Hampshire Artists Open Studios 2005 event.

The event provides visitors with the unique opportunity to meet their favourite artists and the possibilility to take part in demonstrations and workshops. In addition, the event gives artists the chance to showcase their work for selling.

It will run from August 20-29 at 160 venues across the county, from 11am until 6pm each day. All venues are free, but expect to give a charity donation. Call 023 8045 3475.